Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Jacksonville, FL

...at Georgia State. I am a certified elementary school teacher, and hold an endorsement to teach students who speak a language other than English as a first language. At the core of my teaching style is my ability to create a supportive learning environment, strong organizational plan, and a setting in which my students can feel open to ask questions that will promote their success. My personal experiences and genuine passion for education have shaped...

...and get to know the way they learn best. This is where the real math adventure begins. We will explore multiple ways to understand problems to help you on your math journey. My goal is to work myself out of a job and for you to be confident in understanding and doing the math on your own. I want for you to do your very best on the tests required of you. Math......Don't leave school...

I graduated from LSUS in 1985 and have worked with computers for the last 25 years. I tested under the State of Florida qualifications to obtain teaching certifications for Junior High and High School Math, History, and Computer Science. I have tutored the subjects of Chemistry, World History, American History, History, Algebra I, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, and Algebra II. I can explain the concepts very clearly in simple to understand language.... Try to explain difficult concepts...

...of my life. From personal experience from the point of view of both a teacher and a student, learning is not always a straightforward process. Teaching plans should be compatible with individual students, taking into account their goals, needs, and learning styles. For example, I personally like to incorporate secondary lines of reasoning. When learning words, I look at roots, when learning theorems, I study proofs, and when learning mechanisms, I examine comparable systems. In...

...been an inspiration in that I have discovered ideas and a way of thinking which I didnt know. In my own time, I enjoy travelling, reading, listening music and swimming. I work as a school business administrator full time and teach math part time to the kids. I love working with young people and seeing their minds and mathematical ability develop. I look forward to get opportunity to meet and interact with young people to...

...in Math and the Natural Sciences -- as well as French and Spanish, having studied and worked in both Paris and Central America. While I'm proficient now, I struggled with both languages early on, and understand the challenges of both starting a new language and in moving from a conversational to a more proficient level. I'm also available for ACT and SAT test prep -- and work especially well with students who are visual learners...

...highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way...

...and grammar. Teaching Experience: -Trained and worked as an English Writing and Reading Skills Tutor -Experience as tutor for ELs -Was selected as an instructional assistant for the Equal Opportunity Program at CSUS. I met with my tutees regularly to guide them through the difficulties of freshmen year from completing their first college writing assignments to dealing with roommates and their new discourse community. -Was selected as a tutor for the Reading and Writing Center...

...well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face when they realize that they don't have to be nervous about an exam - that it can actually be really fun if the questions are viewed as the simple patterns they really are. In my free time, I love...

...courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, although my first loves are math and English (especially grammar). I truly believe my sincere energy and...